Can Steam Deck Run iRacing?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for iRacing
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT (12,550) | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) (21,050) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | 8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 32 GB | Below |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 100 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run iRacing?
iRacing has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is F (Won't run). ProtonDB rates it as "bronze".
What settings should I use for iRacing on Steam Deck?
For iRacing on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does iRacing have Steam Deck verified status?
iRacing has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
